Backus Area Fire Destroys House on Sunday

The Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a house fire in Backus.

The fire was reported on the 3900 block of Division Street W in Pine River Township just after 9 on Sunday night. Snowy conditions and heavy winds made fighting the fire difficult, and the building was a total loss.

No one was in the home at the time, and no firefighters were injured battling the blaze.